RF Engineer
Location: US, VA, Fairfax
Department: Department
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
 Trident Systems was founded in 1985 with one purpose in mind: to deliver innovative and affordable technology solutions for critical government and commercial needs. 25 years later, Trident continues to harness technology and provide leading-edge solutions to every military service, the Intelligence Community, and a wealth of government and industry partners.   With customers in both federal and commercial markets, we provide leading-edge technology solutions in some of the most demanding environments in the world.  Trident offers a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment with an exceptional compensation and benefits program. 

Job description:
Trident Systems Inc. is a rapidly-growing high technology company.  With offices across the country and customers in both Federal and commercial markets, we provide leading-edge technology solutions in some of the most demanding environments in the world.  Currently, Trident has an RF Engineer position available in our Fairfax, VA office location.ResponsibilitiesThis position will be involved with full-lifecycle support for new Trident military sensors &amp; communications products.  The selected candidate will support staff engineers in architect, design, development and test of RF and embedded electronic assemblies (DC – 18 GHz) from primarily the PCB level to assembly level, but support full system integration.The selected candidate will also perform research into new technology areas, research and evaluate new components and paradigms in the RF design realm while supporting senior staff. Some U.S. travel may be required to support field testing and manufacturing efforts. 

Requirements:
BS degree (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3-5+ years relevant experience. The candidate should be able to work with minimum supervision, have good communications skills, and possess the following skills:Required Skills:Have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of electrical/analog/RF concepts, their application, and impact on system performance and measured data.Experience performing electrical/analog/RF design and integration based on first principles, CAD simulation (design/tuning/optimization), and prototyping.Experience with design, schematic capture, board layout programs, and documentation to support circuit card fabrication, assembly, and test.Experience integrating board level designs into larger assemblies and/or systems.Ability to stay abreast to current developments in analog/RF design including design techniques, circuits, components, etc.Capable of working with senior engineers to author/execute acceptance test procedures, perform circuit debug, and document results.  Compare expected vs. measured results and determine the cause of the difference.Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment using electronic equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, etcCapable of using Microsoft Office, Visio, and other PC tools to support tasking.Desired Skills:Familiarity and working knowledge of digital radar and communication systems, antenna theory and/or radio wave propagation.Parameter based design (S, X, etc) using CAD tools to perform design, tuning, and optimization of RF circuits and systems.Hands on experience using version control, configuration management, and defect tracking systemsExperience using either VHDL or Verilog as well as basic knowledge of computer programming (C/C++).  Familiarity with targeting reconfigurable hardware in embedded systems for laboratory test. Experience using multiple CAD based design tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, KiCad, Solidworks, MATLAB, Agilent ADS, Ansys Designer, MATLAB and/or HFSSExperience with hand soldering, re-work solder repairs, and inspection of through hole and surface mount technology.The successful candidate must be capable of receiving a US Government security clearance.  

Benefits:
Trident offers a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment with an exceptional compensation &amp; benefits package including:Competitive Base PayPPO Medical&amp; Dental, 80% employer paidLife, &amp; AD&amp;D, Short Term &amp; Long Term Disability, 100% employer paidCompetitive Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) retirement savings account10 paid floating holidays20 Day Paid Time Off (PTO) to start5 days paid Maternity/Paternity leavePaid Military LeaveProfit Sharing &amp; Performance BonusesFlexible Work SchedulesGrowth Opportunities &amp; Much More!EOE D/V/M/F